Energy Policy and Engagement Manager
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Economics, Exec. / Management, Resources & Environment
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
Report to: Energy Policy Director
Start Date: January 2027
The Energy Policy and Engagement Manager reports to the Energy Policy Director and leads EnergyLab’s engagement with the Royal Government of Cambodia and the wider clean energy ecosystem. The Manager will lead analysis on the intersection between clean energy and the economy, turn EnergyLab’s analysis into practical policy progress and convene the dialogues and events that build consensus.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Policy Engagement and Strategy
- Lead EnergyLab’s engagement with government ministries, agencies and their technical staff to develop joint policy activity plans and advance clean energy progress in Cambodia.
- Lead the facilitation of dialogues and workshops to gather insights and build consensus on EnergyLab’s policy priorities and implementation plans with relevant stakeholders.
- Collaborate with the communications team to develop compelling content and campaigns to raise awareness of clean energy and translate technical analysis into accessible policy messages.
- Lead the development of concept notes and content plans for public events, including flagship events such as the Cambodia Electric Mobility Summit and Clean Energy Week.
- Prepare policy briefs, submissions and briefing notes for government counterparts, development partners and EnergyLab leadership.
- Policy Analysis
- Lead analysis of clean energy acceleration policy, identifying the policy, regulatory and market reforms needed to speed up deployment of renewable energy, storage, energy efficiency and electric mobility in Cambodia.
- Analyse the intersection between clean energy and Cambodia’s economy, including the effects on electricity costs, industrial competitiveness, investment, jobs and exports.
- Review existing and proposed government policies, plans and regulations, identify implementation barriers and gaps, and develop practical, well-sequenced recommendations for government counterparts.
- Benchmark Cambodia’s policy settings against regional and international good practice, and identify approaches that could be adapted to the Cambodian context.
- Work with internal and external technical experts to ground recommendations in robust data and modelling, and help shape EnergyLab’s policy research agenda.
- Lead the delivery of policy analysis, consultancies, and research undertaken by EnergyLab, including drafting terms of reference, managing consultants and ensuring outputs are rigorous and policy-relevant.
- Ecosystem Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement
- Build and maintain strong relationships with a diverse network of stakeholders, including policymakers, development partners, industry representatives, civil society, think tanks, and academia.
- Organise and participate in events, workshops, and dialogues to foster collaboration and exchange of ideas.
- Provide efficient support and timely responses to stakeholder inquiries and requests.
- Represent EnergyLab at external forums, technical working groups and coordination meetings, and keep the Energy Policy Director briefed on emerging issues and opportunities.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of EnergyLab’s overall strategy and initiatives.
- Program Management and Reporting
- Plan and manage workplans, timelines and budgets for assigned policy activities.
- Contribute to funding proposals and donor reporting, including tracking results and documenting policy impact.
- Supervise and mentor junior policy staff and interns as required.
- Undertake other duties as reasonably requested by the Energy Policy Director.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- Khmer - Fluent is required
- English - Fluent is required
Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in public policy, energy, environmental management, economics, development studies or a related field.
Work History:
- Policy, advocacy or government engagement, preferably in energy, climate or sustainable development in Cambodia for 5 years as a minimum
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Deep networks across the Royal Government of Cambodia and demonstrated experience working with ministries and development partners to deliver tangible outcomes along with a strong understanding of government processes.
- Excellent policy analysis and writing skills, including policy briefs, concept notes and reports for senior audiences.
- Proven ability to design and facilitate multi-stakeholder dialogues, workshops and high-level events.
- Experience managing projects, consultants and budgets.
- Fluency in Khmer and English, written and spoken.
Soft Skills
- Strong commitment to a rapid, fair and inclusive clean energy transition;
- Credible, diplomatic and confident when engaging senior government officials;
- Proactive and well organised, able to manage multiple priorities and work independently;
- Collaborative team player who responds positively to feedback;
- Sound judgement, high integrity and strong political awareness.
